A recent study reveals that cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) contain unreported uranium, raising significant global nuclear risk concerns.

The southern Copperbelt region of the DRC is a major source of copper and cobalt, but this new finding highlights an unexpected radioactive element in these mineral exports.

This contamination could have severe implications for international trade regulations and public health, especially as the demand for cobalt increases due to its use in electric vehicle batteries.